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Nothing I have read so far explicitly names the greatest obstacle Joanna Veenstra faced in her preparation for mission: the institutional opposition of the CRCNA.

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There’s a certain spirituality that adorned our council rooms in the past, and that’s what might be oozing away.

Is it smart to give money outright like this to young people with no directions?

A popular Christian author reveals her path from anxiety attacks to peace. 

A weekly drama, where a skeptic partners with a believer to investigate the supernatural.

Oceans and decades apart, two women are bound by the secrets between them. 

Gordon Van Enk, who served in parish ministry for 25 years and as a hospice chaplain for 24 years, died Oct. 12. 

Students at Rehoboth (N.M.) Christian School created artwork representing happiness, peace, and friendship to share with Syrian children, who will send artwork back in exchange.

A Michigan prison that used to average 150 major incidents a year, such as assault, robbery, and physical altercations now averages eight.

I felt badly about throwing away so many things, but I had to remind myself: it is not my fault my ancestors kept these things. I am not responsible to inherit all my mother’s belongings.

A beloved chaplain, Russ Van Antwerpen was a humble man who dedicated his life to serving God and God’s people. He died on Oct. 3.

Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Toronto, Ont., has launched a joint poetry series with a local art center, welcoming poets of different backgrounds to form a bridge of reconciliation.

A children’s picture book about the Little Free Library movement.

Our house isn’t really “ours.” We’re temporary caretakers of a home that will stand, Lord willing, long after we’re gone.

East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Mich., marked its sesquicentennial with events in February, May, August, and October.

Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, Mich., celebrated 100 years of ministry in 2019 and continues to renew with intentional outreach.

There must be a lot of incompetent scientists in North America if half their membership still believe in something their own field has apparently disproved!

Your church’s organ can bridge the gap between young and old and provide an amazing depth and richness not only to the sound, but to the experience.

A church denomination intent on family unity has a chance of finding a way to remain united.  

A bright picture book celebrates an African American hymn of freedom.

A Calvin professor’s new podcast explores renewal and flourishing.

On their much anticipated ninth album, Big Daddy Weave illuminates the airwaves.